Girls Night Out
When was the last time you went with a bunch of girls to a night club? The last time I did was more than five years ago, maybe seven – I don’t even remember that far back. I definitely was under 30!
I had my share of partying when I was young so after I got married, a perfect night was hanging out at home or with friends or family. “Been there, done that” was the reasoning and there wasn’t anything I missed about the club scene. Drunken gals tripping over themselves and guys practicing their best pick-up lines sort of lost its appeal. And of course, becoming a mom pushed that whole scene very far out of reach.
Just the thought of stumbling home after 3am and having to wake up at 6:00am to take care of my kids while dealing with a hangover, would just not be worth it!
Until I discovered this great group that puts together Greek nights at various night clubs in Toronto through Facebook. Thanks to FB not only because it helped me reconnect with some dear old friends, but it gave me back my social life!!! I don’t care if I sound like a big loser but it is true. I’ve rediscovered that I do like meeting new people and who cares if it’s online? OlaKala functions http://www.olakala.ca/ boast an older crowd which is nice for this 30-something mama.
So I invited a bunch of girlfriends to join me on my Greek-style Girls Night Out. I thought everyone would jump at the chance to get out for some dancing and reply “count me in!” After all, how often do moms of young kids put on their best clothes and go out for a night on the town? Sadly, only one – just one! – girlfriend wanted to join me on my “comeback”.
Needless to say, she was ALL I needed – we had the absolute BEST time. Honestly, I felt like I was 22 again!
I had no clue what to wear… being out of the scene, I asked her what girls wear to night clubs these days. I ended up wearing skinny jeans and a nice top with my sexy red patent leather heels. Vavoom!!! I felt like a siren! Meanwhile there were girls trotting around wearing strapless mini-dresses way high up on the thigh, low-cut tops practically showing nipple and donning salon-style hairdos!
I truly enjoyed sipping a few drinks with a fun-loving friend while we scoped the scene, shared a few laughs and met some new people. Even a guy in his mid-20s tried to pick me up. Ah ha!!! I couldn’t believe I was getting propositioned by a young thang, and he couldn’t believe I was a mom of two kids. I was very flattered – it was the kind of superficial boost to my ego that I just needed! Does that sound pathetic? I don’t care, it felt wonderful!
Did I tell you we also danced the night away? I must have burned about 3,000 calories that night and definitely felt in my legs the next day. I admit I was pretty burnt out the next day and just loafed around with the kids.
Would I do it again? In a heartbeat!
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I’m soo happy you enjoyed yourself!. I’m in my late-20′s ( who am I kidding I’ll be 30 this year!) anyway it’s good to get out every now and then. I’m happy you had fun
I wouldn’t step foot in a bar if it weren’t for the occassional staggette! I feel so old! Although I’m lucky enough to sport the same figure I did pre natal, I keep thinking in my head this is not ‘age-appropriate’ any time I put something revealing on! And my feet just can’t handle it either!
Good for you for getting out there though!